Code Red:
Code Red is the city's method of notifying residents of emergencies within the city. It has the ability to send text messages (standard rates apply) to cellular phones and phone calls to all U.S. numbers. To get notified of emergencies, sign up for Code Red.

Follow Palestine Emergency Management on Twitter : for updates on emergencies. Even if you don't have a smartphone, you can still get text messages from Palestine Emergency Management. Just text "follow @PalestineTXEM" to 40404 (standard data and message rates apply).